Center for Community Wellness
HEAL2@Sportsmen’s
Health Education, Awareness & Literacy = Healthy Engagement, Actions & Life
Everyone could use a general health curriculum to better understand common conditions affecting their loved ones, to learn the best prevention strategies, to know what questions to ask their doctors, and to know where to go for additional information. These monthly forums led by BWH physician cover a variety of topics relevant to our community ranging from hypertension and diabetes to opioid abuse and stress management. Join us for your monthly dose of health education and empowerment!
These informative discussions are FREE and are currently being held for a virtual audience only.
Need more information? Please contact Mandy Bass, RN, MS, Programs Director
617.288.9092 mbass@sportsmenstennis.org
Let’s Talk About:
Cervical and Breast Cancer: Risk Factors and Prevention
with Miguel Linares, MD
Thursday, October 7, 2021
7:00 pm on Zoom, Facebook Live or by Phone
Discussion topics will include:
Please come and join the discussion as we will cover topics including:
- The risk factors for cervical and breast cancer
- The screening options available for cervical and breast cancer
- The ages and frequency for which screening is recommended
- The protective factors, and racial differences in cervical and breast cancer
- Any other questions you have!
Miguel Linares, MD
Connect by ZOOM link, Facebook Live link or call 646.876.9923
Let’s Talk About:
Serious Illnesses and End-of-life Conversations
with Emily Moore, MD
Thursday, October 21, 2021
7:00 pm – 8:15pm
Please come and join the discussion as we will cover topics including:
- Recognize common terms and definitions related to end-of-life care
- Practice strategies to talk with loved ones about what their future wishes are
- Become familiar with options for personal advance care planning
- Name caregiver burnout as a significant source of stress for those who have an ill loved one
- Any other questions you have!
Emily Moore, MD
Connect by ZOOM link above or call 646.876.9923
Past Discussions
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Let’s Talk About: Tobacco, alcohol, and more.
with Sunny Kung, MD
- Alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use that are common and linked closely with mental health
- Discussion about the tobacco quit line, 1-800-QUIT NOW
- Effective medications that can help people stop using tobacco, alcohol, and other substances
- How to be a supportive ally to those who are struggling with substance use
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Let’s Talk About Men’s Health:
Prostate Cancer
with Dr. Ashley Odai-Afotey, MD
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer
- Review diagnosing and treatment options for prostate cancer
- Discuss racial disparity in incidence and mortality of prostate cancer and public health concerns
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Recovering from COVID-19:
What to expect and how the COVID Recovery Center can help.
Dr. Beret E. Amundson, Internal Medicine BWH
- The spectrum of short or long term effects patients may experience following infection with COVID-19
- The COVID Recovery Center, it’s goals, and the various services (sub-specialty, social, patient navigator services etc) available to patients
- How to get connected with the COVID Recovery Center (for patients or family members who may have had COVID-19).
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Immunizations in Light of COVID
with Dr. Miriam Kwarteng-Siaw
- Understand the reasons for adult vaccines including pneumococcal, zoster, tetanus, flu and others.
- Discuss the importance of vaccines to prevent disease, and common side effects.
- Learn updates on Covid Vaccines.
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Lung Disease: Asthma, COPD & Lung Cancer
with Dr. Kelly Schuering
- Distinguish between reactive airway and smoking-related lung diseases
- Discuss the risk factors for asthma, COPD, and lung cancer
- Learn about the guidelines for lung cancer screening and understand the risks/benefits
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Alzheimer’s: When is my memory loss normal, or not?
with Khin-Kyemon Aung & Hanna Vollbrecht
- Understand the difference between normal aging, confusion, and dementia
- Recognize the telltale signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia
- Discuss how the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is made
- Learn about resources, strategies, and therapies to help support loved ones with Alzheimer’s dementia
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders
with Dr. Allison Vise, Internal Medicine, BWH
Please come and join the discussion as we will cover topics including:
- What is substance use disorder (SUD) and how is it different from a typical ingestion of substances?
- What are personal risk factors that put someone in risk for SUD?
- What are options for medications for treatment?
- Learn how to administer life-saving overdose treatment and other resources.
- Any other questions you have!
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Kidney Health
with Dr. Sunny Kung, BWH
- What are the kidneys and what is their function in the body?
- What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
- What are symptoms of CKD and how does it manifest in the body?
- Ways to protect your kidneys.
- What are treatment options if the kidneys stop working?
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Heart Disease
with Dr. Luisa Paredes Acosta, Internal Medicine, BWH
- What “heart disease” means and review the most common types.
- How heart disease can develop and what we can do to prevent it.
- The most common medications prescribed for heart disease and why is it so important to take them.
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Thyroid Health
with Dr. Kelly Schuering
- Discussing the thyroid’s main function and role in the body.
- What are the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
- What should we know about thyroid nodules?
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Preparing for End of Life:
A conversation between loved ones & caregivers with Dr. Maria Patanwala
- What is “Advance Care Planning” for the end of life?
- What are hospice and palliative care?
- Discuss the challenges that caregivers face alongside their loved ones.
- Discuss strategies to have an open discussion with loved ones around wishes and important documents.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Headaches
with Dr. Beret Amundson
- Learn about different types of headaches, when to be worried about a headache, common remedies and more!
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Influenza & The Flu Vaccine
with Dr. Sunny Kung
- Signs & Symptoms
- Prevention Strategies
- The Flu Vaccine: Fact vs. Fiction
- Flu & COVID-19
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Keeping Up with the Kidneys: What You Need to Know About Chronic Kidney Disease
with Dr. Marina Zambrotta
- What is the role of the kidneys in the body?
- What diseases can affect kidney function?
- How common is kidney disease?
- How does my doctor screen for kidney disease?
- My family member is on dialysis – what is dialysis?
- What can I do to protect my kidney function?
- What happens when the kidneys fail?
Need more information? Please contact Mandy Bass, RN, MS, Programs Director
617.288.9092 mbass@sportsmenstennis.org